Sentences with phrase «equitable doctrine of laches»

Manus Egan looks at the equitable doctrine of laches, in the context of a pier entertainment dispute

Rather, as the Supreme Court has explained in a series of decisions over the past decade, the rule in patent cases should be the same as in any other sort of litigation — in this case, the equitable doctrine of laches may not be used by accused infringers as a defense because there is a statute of limitations present to limit claims.

Not exact matches

Carole J. Brown, J. held that the equitable claims were barred by the doctrine of laches.

The District Court ruled by summary judgment that SCA's suit was barred by laches (an equitable doctrine that prevents the plaintiff from unreasonably delaying in bringing an action), a decision that was affirmed by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.